Phillips Exeter Academy

Melissa A. Mielens

Instructor in Music

Education

B.Mus. New England Conservatory
M.Mus. New England Conservatory

“It is my hope that my students will always have an appreciation for music for the rest of their lives. Even if they have not played for some time in future years, I hope that they will feel empowered and inspired to pick up their instrument just for fun, for the sheer joy of it.”

Betty C. Luther-Hillman

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Instructor in History, Lewis Perry Professorship in Humanities

Education

A.B. Harvard College
Ph.D. Yale University
M.A. University of Chicago

“I love seeing the figurative lightbulb go off in a student’s head and watching their face light up when they’ve realized something new. I also love witnessing a student accomplish something new, like writing a long research paper or reading a complex text, and watching them discover that they are capable of doing the high-level work we are asking of them.”

Laura E. Marshall

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Dean of Academic Affairs

Education

M.S. University of Massachusetts – Amherst
A.B. Mount Holyoke College

“I learn new things from my students almost daily. It amazes me that I continue to see new approaches or ways to solve problems from creative students year after year.”

Szu-Hui Lee

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Director of Counseling & Psychological Services

Education

M.A. Ohio State University
Ph.D. Ohio State University
B.A. University of California – Irvine

“The ability to be part of a young person’s journey of self discovery and self affirmation is truly an honor and a gift.”

Jung Mi Lee

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Instructor in Music

Education

Grad Dip. in Piano New England Conservatory
M.Mus. New England Conservatory
B.Mus. California State University – Northridge

What do you find most rewarding about your role at Exeter?

“The exponential growth of students through their entire time at the Academy and beyond. Students’ curiosity, desire to learn, and openness to try new things and approaches.”

Joanne G. Lembo

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Director of Student Activities

Education

B.A. Bennington College
M.S. Antioch New England Grad Sch.

What do you find most rewarding about your role at Exeter?

“The amazing students that I get to work with and also the resources we have here to support our students.”

Shane C. LaPointe

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Instructor in Health Education

Education

B.S. Oregon State University
M.S. Southern New Hampshire University

“An important goal for any teacher should be instilling a sense of self-worth and confidence in their students. Learning is a vulnerable process, so creating an environment where students feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and be themselves is crucial. When students believe in their own abilities and potential, they are more open to taking risks and pushing themselves further.”